Bukhari Podcast

Lesson 275 of the Commentary of the Book of I’tikhaf from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 980-981 and took place on Friday 2nd July 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 980

The position of I’tikaf.

Wajib I’tikaf.

Is fasting a condition for I’tikaf?

Rulings of the madhahib regarding this.

The minimum duration for I’tikaf.

Can you perform I’tikaf as a sunnah muakkadah without fasting?

HADEETH 981

Is it permissible to have tents for i’tikaf in the masjid?

Where can a woman perform i’tikaf?

Did Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم disapprove of his wives pitching tents in the masjid for i’tikaf?

Disapproving of curtains in the masjid for i’tikaf.

Commenting upon Islam without knowledge.

Muslims are not Islam and Islam is not Muslims.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم could not change or reform Islam.

Drawing a distinction between Islam and Muslims.

Everybody is an expert except the experts.

A hadeeth of Bukhari being described as ‘an alleged saying of the Prophet’.

Islam recognises all forms of harm and abuse.

Mocking someone is abuse.

Those who lie against Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Mutawatir ahadeeth.

Denying something Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said is also lying against him.

Say something good or remain silent.

RUNTIME: 70:04

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Lesson 274 of the Commentary of the Book of I’tikhaf from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered hadeeth 980 and took place on Friday 25th June 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 980

Fulfilling a vow to perform I’tikaf.

What is the minimum duration for I’tikaf?

Is fasting a condition for I’tikaf?

What is the position of I’tikaf?

Do the Ulama agree on the position of I’tikaf?

Answering the accusation that the Hanafi school of fiqh have added a salah to the 5 compulsory salahs.

A better translation of wajib is necessary.

Understanding the Categorisations by the Ulama of Fiqh.

The sin of one who misses Witr salah.

Although labelling (e.g. sunnah, wajib etc) amongst different schools of fiqh may differ the position, spirit and essence remains the same.

One narration of Imam Malik on the position of I’tikaf.

Understanding the Schools of fiqh like an eco system.

Opposing the consensus of the ummah.

A blind follower or devoted student?

Are the Ulama too rigid?

We cannot pick and choose in the dunya, neither can we in Deen.

When I’tikaf becomes wajib.

RUNTIME: 56:32

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Lesson 273 of the Commentary of the Book of I’tikhaf from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 978-979 and took place on Friday 18th June 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

The Book of I’tikaf.

The meaning of I’tikaf.

The shari meaning of I’tikaf.

How Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم did I’tikaf.

Where can a person do I’tikaf?

Can person perform I’tikaf in any masjid?

Can I’tikaf only be performed in the 3 Harams?

Are we to act upon the hadeeth of Sayyiduna Huzaifa bin Yaman رضى الله عنه?

Is I’tikaf in any masjid outside the 3 harams bidah.

Sayyiduna Huzaifa bin Yaman رضى الله عنه and Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Masood’s رضى الله عنه conversation regarding I’tikaf.

Imam Abu Hanifah on the position of Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Masood رضى الله عنه.

HADEETH 978

Can a woman perform I’tikaf in the masjid?

What is considered an absolute need for leaving the masjid whilst performing I’tikaf?

HADEETH 979

Is combing one’s hair an absolute necessity for leaving the masjid whilst performing I’tikaf?

RUNTIME: 44:50

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Lesson 272 of the Commentary of the Book of I’tikhaf from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson took place on Friday 11th June 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

The I’tikaf of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was the peak of a year of ibadah.

Why only a few reports of the I’tikaf of the Sahabah رضى الله عنهم have reached us.

Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم ibadah was consistent.

We are not Muslims for Ramadhan alone.

Is Ramadhan a month long festival?

If someone claims to speak in the name of Islam they should at least know the background of the verses and ahadeeth that they quote.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was not an imposter.

Mocking Deen and the people of Deen.

Ramadhan is the time to earn one’s forgiveness.

The Sahabah رضى الله عنهم planned well ahead for Ramadhan.

Spiritual bends.

We have almost reached the end of the books on ibadah.

People misunderstand the pillars of Islam.

Reducing Islam to just ibadah.

Failing as Muslims when it comes to dealings.

What is the longest verse in the Qur’an about?

Islam is comprehensive.

Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas رضى الله عنه left i’tikaf to assist a Muslim in need.

Curtains for i’tikaf in the Masajid.

We should refrain from speaking without knowledge.

How many of us assist our relatives?

RUNTIME: 51:05

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Lesson 271 of the Commentary of the Book of the Prayer of Taraweeh from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 973-977 and took place on Friday 4th June 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

Laylatul Qadr – The Night of Decree and Greatness.

HADEETH 973

The greatest night in the whole Islamic Calendar.

When exactly is Laylatul Qadr?

Some of the Sahahbah رضى الله عنهم would see dreams that Laylatul Qadr falls in the last seven days of Ramadhan.

The discussion of when Laylatul Qadr falls is very complicated.

Why do the ahadeeth differ in this matter?

HADEETH 974

The meaning of ethikhaf.

In Islam the night proceeds the day, from maghrib to maghrib.

The sign of Laylatul Qadr that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was given.

The thatched roof towards the front of the masjid of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم prostrated on a muddy surface.

Searching for Laylatul Qadr in the last 10 days of Ramadhan.

HADEETH 975

HADEETH 976

Is Saheeh al Bukhari the most complex book of hadeeth?

Exerting oneself in the last ten days of Ramadhan.

HADEETH 977

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم exerted himself in ibadah during the last 10 days of Ramadhan.

How was the Qur’an revealed in one night?

A night better than a thousand nights.

RUNTIME: 56:47

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Lesson 270 of the Commentary of the Book of the Prayer of Taraweeh from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered hadeeth 972 and took place on Friday 28th May 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

THE BOOK OF THE PRAYER OF TARAWEEH

What does ‘Qiyam’ mean?

HADEETH 972

Whenever Imam Bukhari repeated a hadeeth, there would always be some variation.

The origins of Taraweeh salah.

Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم fear of burdening the ummah.

Summary of Taraweeh salah during the lifetime of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Taraweeh salah during the lifetime of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr as-Siddiq رضى الله عنه.

Taraweeh salah during the lifetime of Sayyiduna Umar al Khattab  رضى الله عنه.

The Sahabah رضى الله عنهم praying Taraweeh behind one Imam.

How many rakats did Sayyiduna Umar al Khattab  رضى الله عنه instruct to be prayed for Taraweeh salah?

The position of the 4 schools of fiqh on the number of rakats in Taraweeh salah.

Resting in between the rakats.

Is Taraweeh salah 36 rakats according to the Malaki Ulama?

Is Taraweeh salah sunnah muakkadah?

Is taraweeh salah better performed in the masjid or home?

RUNTIME: 40:09

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Lesson 269 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 969-971 and took place on Friday 14th May 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 969

When are the Days of Tashriq?

What does ‘Tashriq’ mean?

How the Arabs would preserve meat.

Is it forbidden to fast on the Days of Tashriq?

The three types of Hajj.

Fasting ten days if you don’t have a sacrificial animal.

When should a person make up these 10 fasts?

Imam Malik’s view about fasting on the Days of Tashriq.

Why do the other Imams differ from Imam Malik in this matter?

For this hadeeth, Imam Zain has contravened one his own rules for this abridgement.

HADEETH 970 HADEETH 971

The Arabs would fast and change the cloth of the Kabah a on the tenth of Muharram.

The believers are closer to Sayyiduna Musa عليه السلام then the Yahood.

Was the fast of Ashura ever fardh?

What is the position of the fast of Ashura now?

The virtues of the fast of Ashura.

RUNTIME: 51:14

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Lesson 268 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 965-968 and took place on Friday 7th May 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 965

What does ‘fulan’ mean?

Fasting towards the end of every lunar month

Should a person fast on Fridays?

HADEETH 966

HADEETH 967

Conflicting reports about Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم fasting on Fridays.

Light and heavy disproval in fiqh.

The Qur’an and ahadeeth is not a plaything.

One reason why clear ahadeeth are not acted upon.

Imam Malik’s love of Madinah.

The protocol of Imam Malik when narrating the ahadeeth.

We cannot understand them and they would never understand us.

The learning in Madinah.

Clear narrations from Imam Malik that he does not act upon.

HADEETH 968

Would Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم specify certain days for fasting?

Nobody could outdo the ibadah of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

RUNTIME: 43:58

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Lesson 267 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 961-964 and took place on Friday 30th April  2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 961

Hadeeth 596 is being referred to here.

HADEETH 962 HADEETH 963

A father complained to Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم about his son.

Completing a recital of the Qur’an every night.

The best fast and the best prayer.

Clinging to what was done during the time of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Ensuring that your body maintains its strength.

Discouragement of fasting everyday.

The rights of others should not be violated when fasting.

Is it permissible to fast everyday?

Should you break your optional fast if you are invited for food?

HADEETH 964

The results of Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم  duas for Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه.

Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم love for the family of Umm Sulaim رضى الله عنها.

Women were independent during the time of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Did Arab women take the name of their husbands?

Sayyidtuna Umm Habibah’s رضى الله عنها love of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

The noble qualities of the Arabs.

Sayyiduna Abu Sufyan’s رضى الله عنه reply on hearing his daughter had married Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Umm Sulaim’s رضى الله عنها dawah to one who proposed to her.

The brother of Sayyidtuna Umm Sulaim رضى الله عنها.

Sayyidtuna Umm Sulaim رضى الله عنها went out to fight in Uhud.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم honoured Sayyidtuna Umm Sulaim رضى الله عنها.

Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم duas for Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه was blessed with a miraculous orchard.

Returning an amanah to Allah.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه was blessed with children and a long life.

If you love Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم tribulations will rushed towards you.

Imam ibn Sirin performed the Janazah of Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه.

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Lesson 266 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 958-961 and took place on Friday 23rd April  2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 958

Did Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم have a set pattern of fasting?

Rasulullah’s صلى الله عليه وسلم fasting during Shahban.

Did Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم fast for the whole of Shahban?

The virtue of fasting in Shaban.

The wisdom in fasting in Shaban.

HADEETH 959

Allah does not tire in giving reward.

The reward of Allah is limitless.

The most beloved deeds to Allah.

Deeds should be constant even though they may be small.

What is balance and moderation?

How does this hadeeth correlate to the chapter heading?

HADEETH 960

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه at Badr.

Seeing Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in the state that they wished.

We learn balance and moderation from Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was the most Muttaqi.

In ten years Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم never frowned at Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik رضى الله عنه.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم never became angry for his own sake.

The softness of the palms of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and his beautiful fragrance.

Umm Sulaim’s رضى الله عنها sacrifices for Islam.

Umm Sulaim’s رضى الله عنها love for Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

HADEETH 961

The fasting and worship of Sayyiduna Dawood عليه السلام.

RUNTIME: 59:36

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